Maintenance Specialist III (may underfill)

Position Title:

Maintenance Specialist III (may underfill)

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME

Job Description:

Performs skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment and minor construction work in the trades to ensure facilities are properly maintained and meet city standards. Trains employees in facilities maintenance trades. Assists Facilities Supervisor in planning work and identifying staff training needs. Duties may fall into a variety of trades including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire and life safety and keys/security systems.

This is the third level of the Facilities Maintenance job line. It is distinguished by the responsibility for a wide variety of non-routine assignments across multiple trades. Position incumbents provide input to management regarding work, including participating in planning maintenance work, participating in project management tasks, investigating and resolving unusual situations. Positions at this level provide guidance and coordination of others. Trains personnel on elements of the facilities maintenance trades. Within the job line, there may be some overlap between the levels of work. Incumbents at this level may be called upon to perform tasks associated with lower responsibilities in the job line.

Position Salary Range:

Maintenance Specialist I: $21.60 - $28.43

Maintenance Specialist II: $23.63 - $31.10

Maintenance Specialist III: $25.86 - $34.02

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Specialist I:

• Assists with and learns to perform preventative maintenance for building systems (exterior envelopes and interior ceilings, floors, walls, windows, finishes and hardware, keys, panel alarm hardware, etc.), plumbing, electrical (lamp changes, ballasts, outlets, circuitry, electrical panels) and mechanical systems including controls, pump and motors.
• Assists with and learns to repair facilities structures, systems and components, including performing minor repairs to building plumbing, mechanical systems, door hardware, fire and life safety protection, equipment systems, sprinkler systems and roof inspections.
• Assists with and learns to identify repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors; gathers information as directed to assist in estimating/evaluating project costs.
• Assists with and learns to repair and maintain motorized equipment engines and to perform preventative maintenance.
• Assists with and learns to perform electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair so that Facilities Management Services division makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems.
• Maintains working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of facilities.
• Responds to city emergencies and closures including adverse weather to be certain that all facilities are protected and remain operational.  Assists with tasks required in preparing to open buildings after a closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks and start-up operations as assigned.
• Knows and understands all safety procedures.
• Operates a city vehicle and is responsible for its safe operation and reporting any observed maintenance needs.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports.
• Performs other related duties as required and responds to emergency situations.

Maintenance Specialist II:

• Maintains a broad working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of city facilities.
• Performs preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and control systems and related components.  Tests system components, devices and evaluates performance.
• Repairs and maintains a variety of facility systems, components and structures; repairs building plumbing, low-voltage and line voltage electric systems, door hardware, fire, safety protection, equipment systems; cleans and inspects all equipment, co